HeyRuaHow to say “graduate” in Irish
- Irish:
- céimí
- English:
- graduate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAY-mee” /ˈceːmʲiː/
- Plural:
- céimithe (graduates)
- Genitive singular:
- céimí, an chéimí (e.g. gúna an chéimí, the graduate's gown)
- Genitive plural:
- céimithe, na gcéimithe (e.g. líon na gcéimithe, the number of graduates)
What does “céimí” mean?
- graduate
- A person who has completed a university or college degree.Also: university graduate, degree holder, alumnus.
Other Irish words for graduate: céimnigh (graduate)
“Céimí” with the article
The plural of graduate in Irish is céimithe. Here is céimí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céimí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céimí, the Irish word for graduate.
Other nouns in Irish
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Graduate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for graduate?
The Irish for graduate is céimí (pronounced “KAY-mee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is céimithe.
How do you pronounce céimí in Irish?
Céimí is said like “KAY-mee” (IPA /ˈceːmʲiː/).
What is the plural of graduate in Irish?
The plural of céimí is céimithe; with the article, na céimithe means “the graduates”. The genitive plural is céimithe, as in líon na gcéimithe (the number of graduates).
Why does céimí change to chéimí or gcéimí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céimí becomes mo chéimí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéimí (eclipsis).
How is 'céimí' related to 'céim'?
'Céimí' comes from 'céim', which means a step and also a university degree. To graduate is 'céim a bhaint amach'.
What is a postgraduate in Irish?
A postgraduate is 'iarchéimí', and a postgraduate course is 'cúrsa iarchéime'.
